Answer to Question #106604 in Economics for Akinjide johnson

Question

Find the value of X & Y in the given linear equations 3x+2y=14 and 5x+4y =26 .


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Answer 1

$3x+2y=14 | ×2$

$6x + 4y = 28$

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$5x+4y = 26$

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$x = 2,$

$3×2 + 2y = 14,$

$2y = 8,$

$y = 4.$